Google Routes
With the Google Routes tool, the AI assistant can calculate routes and retrieve travel times. This is useful for service delivery, accessibility analysis, and logistics planning.
Capabilities
- Route calculation: Optimal routes between locations
- Travel times: Estimated travel duration by transport mode
- Distances: Distances between locations
- Alternative routes: Different route options
Example Usage
"What's the travel time from city hall to the district office?"
"Calculate the route for the community worker to the various locations"
"How far is it from the station to the town hall by public transport?"
Government Applications
| Application | Example |
|---|---|
| Service delivery | Directions for visitors |
| Community work | Planning home visits |
| Accessibility | Facility analysis |
| Events | Walking routes and traffic flow |
| Emergency services | Routes for responders |
Transport Modes
The tool supports different modes of transport:
- 🚗 Car
- 🚌 Public transport
- 🚴 Bicycle
- 🚶 Walking
Enable
- Go to Admin → Settings → Tools
- Find Google Routes
- Enable the tool
tip
Combine this tool with Google Places to first find locations and then calculate routes.